Cost of Living Calculator - Index, Washington vs Portland, Oregon


The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 26.6% more expensive than Index, Washington.

You would need a salary of $94,933 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Index, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Index, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% more expensive in Portland
than in Index, Washington
Index, WA vs Portland, OR
Compared to Index, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.6% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% higher
  Commute
  10.6% higher
  Health
  4.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.5% higher

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